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Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
AFP - 34m ago
Here are the latest developments in Europe's heatwave.
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France has hottest-ever day as 'unbearable' heatwave keeps scorching Europe
AFP - 1h ago
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, …
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US TV news host begs for info after kidnap note says mother is dead
AFP - 1h ago
A popular US television news host whose mother was kidnapped in February said Tuesday she is in "agony" after reports …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, England eye last 32
AFP - 1h ago
Under-fire Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six …
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Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz
AFP - 3h ago
Washington's top diplomat insisted Tuesday that the US would not accept any attempt to impose tolls or fees on Strait of …
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Heatwave sparks health warnings across Europe
AFP - 2h ago
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, …
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UN to begin evacuating stranded Mideast sailors after US-Iran talks
AFP - 58m ago
The UN announced Tuesday that it would begin evacuating thousands of sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz by the …
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Starmer vows 'orderly' transition as Labour MPs mull bid to be PM
AFP - 6h ago
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to make the transition of power "as easy as possible", as two …
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Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health
AFP - 1h ago
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of western …
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UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint
AFP - 8h ago
UN chief Antonio Guterres challenged AI firms on Tuesday to disclose their growing environmental footprint as part of a …
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Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites
AFP - 6h ago
Iran said Tuesday that the UN's nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and …
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More records set to fall as deadly Europe heatwave drags on
AFP - 2h ago
Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature records in Britain, …
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England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
AFP - 11h ago
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as …
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Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude
AFP - 2h ago
Tehran voiced Tuesday its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
AFP - 12h ago
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France …
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Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists
AFP - 18h ago
From a gas crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell" to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is …
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Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
AFP - 17h ago
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday, believed casualties of a heatwave piling record temperatures …
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Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect
AFP - 12h ago
A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged …
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Trump threatens prison for damage to Washington Reflecting Pool
AFP - 19h ago
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened jail time for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation …
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World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
AFP - 7h ago
Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by …
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Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers
AFP - 20h ago
An interstellar comet that blazed past the Sun last year could be nearly three times older than our Solar System and is …
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Wikipedia won't let AI edit articles, cofounder says
AFP - 6h ago
Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its …
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'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit
AFP - 8h ago
A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered …
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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights
Jun 22 2026
The man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament on …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday …
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US suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
Jun 22 2026
The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would …
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Starmer resigns as UK PM, Burnham favourite to take over
Jun 22 2026
UK leader Keir Starmer announced Monday he was quitting following months of pressure, with veteran Labour politician …
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Britons cautiously optimistic after PM's resignation
Jun 22 2026
Britons on Monday seemed to welcome the news that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was stepping down, but warned that many …
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Clive Davis: the starmaker who shaped modern music
Jun 22 2026
Clive Davis, the music mastermind who championed some of the globe's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce …
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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' eyes Downing Street throne
Jun 22 2026
Fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham took another step Monday towards …
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Alan Greenspan: longtime Fed chief with a divided legacy
Jun 22 2026
Alan Greenspan, the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who presided over an unprecedented period of American economic …
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Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test
Jun 22 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping …
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Vance hails 'good foundation' for Iran deal after direct talks
Jun 22 2026
US Vice President JD Vance declared Monday that a "very good foundation" had been laid for negotiations towards a final …
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Europe scorched by latest heatwave
Jun 22 2026
Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend, with the heatwave set to intensify …
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Mediators hail 'progress' in US-Iran talks after lengthy opening session
Jun 22 2026
Iran's senior envoys left talks in Switzerland on Monday after a marathon negotiating session with the United States, …
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UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister
Jun 22 2026
UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that …
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Kenya labour minister accused over Russian forced recruitment
Jun 22 2026
Erastus Mundia left Kenya on a work programme his government had arranged with Russia. He died on the battlefield in …
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UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP
Jun 22 2026
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media has reported, …
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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more …
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Trump-backed populist wins razor-tight Colombia vote, sparking protests
Jun 22 2026
A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff …
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war
Jun 22 2026
Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end …
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Trump-backed candidate wins razor-tight Colombia presidential election
Jun 22 2026
A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff Sunday, …
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war
Jun 22 2026
Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end …
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Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come
Jun 22 2026
France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled or postponed sports events and Britain …
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Trump say repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
Jun 22 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of …
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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
Jun 22 2026
Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday as debutants Cape Verde …
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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
Jun 21 2026
Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a …
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Iran-US talks to continue through the night
Jun 21 2026
The United States expects talks with Iran to continue through the night in Switzerland, a US diplomat told reporters …
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup in Spain rout as Iran hold Belgium
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat
Jun 21 2026
Iran's delegation on Sunday walked out of the Swiss venue where it held talks with the United States towards permanently …
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Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94
Jun 21 2026
The founder of Cuba's feared intelligence services, Ramiro Valdes, one of the last commanders of Fidel Castro's …
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Yamal off mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat
Jun 21 2026
Iran warned the United States on Sunday to "be careful" after President Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic …
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Vance hopes US, Iran can turn 'new leaf' with talks
Jun 21 2026
US Vice President JD Vance expressed hopes on Sunday of turning a "new leaf" during talks with Iran in Switzerland, even …
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Trump-backed hardliner faces leftist senator as Colombia votes
Jun 21 2026
Colombians were voting Sunday in a polarized presidential runoff that could reshape the country's fragile peace process …
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Colombians vote in presidential runoff
Jun 21 2026
Colombians began voting in a presidential runoff Sunday, choosing between a hard-right, White House-backed lawyer and a …
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Nigerian twins Taiwo and Kehinde marry... Taiwo and Kehinde
Jun 21 2026
Two brides in identical white dresses. Two grooms in matching suits and bow ties. Two sets of twin children serving as …
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US, Iran begin talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal
Jun 21 2026
The United States and Iran were holding talks in Switzerland on Sunday after signing a preliminary agreement to end …
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US, Iran set for talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal
Jun 21 2026
The United States and Iran were set to hold talks in Switzerland on Sunday after signing a preliminary agreement to end …
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales
Jun 21 2026
Four people were killed and fuel sales were suspended in Russian-occupied Crimea, the Moscow-backed authorities there …
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Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts
Jun 21 2026
A wounded Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on …
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US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes
Jun 21 2026
A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday as Iranian negotiators and US Vice …
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Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Jun 21 2026
Scottish authorities said on Saturday they charged a man in connection with attacks in Edinburgh that wounded five …
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Clark leads by six at US Open as Scheffler charges
Jun 21 2026
American Wyndham Clark seized a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie …
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Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Dutch thrash Sweden
Jun 20 2026
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a dramatic injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory …
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Iran says Hormuz closed as US-Iran deal falters over Lebanon
Jun 20 2026
Iran said Saturday it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, jolting a fragile US-Iran …
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Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh
Jun 20 2026
Scottish police said Saturday counter-terrorism officers were investigating several attacks the previous evening in …
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Red heat alert issued for third of France, alcohol banned at music festival
Jun 20 2026
France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday, also banning the …
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Dutch swat Sweden as Germany, Ivory Coast eye World Cup knockout rounds
Jun 20 2026
The Netherlands put one foot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a stylish 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday as …
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Meloni hits back as Trump escalates G7 photo spat
Jun 20 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying his "constant, …
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Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon
Jun 20 2026
Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz on Saturday over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, as Iranian …
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Trump escalates spat with Italy’s Meloni over G7 photo claim
Jun 20 2026
US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing …
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Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat
Jun 20 2026
Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the …
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Israel strikes south Lebanon despite truce announced with Hezbollah
Jun 20 2026
Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, …
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Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch
Jun 20 2026
High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in …
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil swat Haiti
Jun 20 2026
The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil …
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Clark leads US Open by four with major champs in the hunt
Jun 20 2026
Wyndham Clark held off charges by fellow major winners Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa to seize …
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Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled
Jun 19 2026
US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a …
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
Jun 19 2026
The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil …
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Outrage in Italy after Trump says Meloni 'begged' for photo op
Jun 19 2026
Italy reacted angrily on Friday after reported comments by US President Donald Trump mocking Prime Minister Giorgia …
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Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
Jun 19 2026
Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in …
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Burnham vows 'new path' for UK as he eyes bid to oust PM Starmer
Jun 19 2026
Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham vowed to put Britain on a new path after winning a crunch by-election Friday …
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US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon
Jun 19 2026
Deadly exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon put a newly signed deal to end the Middle East war under …
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Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF
Jun 19 2026
The ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a "deadly illusion", the UN charged on Friday, with 265 …
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USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
Jun 19 2026
The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil …
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Iran-US deal under strain after Swiss talks postponed
Jun 19 2026
A newly signed deal to end the Middle East war was already under strain on Friday, after talks in Switzerland were …
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
Jun 19 2026
The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected …
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Fossils challenge assumptions on how animals adapted to land
Jun 19 2026
Scientists have long posited the earliest water animals to transition to land had amphibious tadpole features, going …
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Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer
Jun 19 2026
Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham emphatically won a crunch by-election on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat …
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Switzerland says US-Iran talks postponed
Jun 19 2026
Switzerland announced Friday that planned talks following up on the deal to end the Middle East war had been postponed, …
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AI museum brings sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest
Jun 19 2026
The squawks of macaws, the smell of wet earth after rain and a swirl of colors will transport visitors from a Los …
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US Vice President Vance postpones trip to Switzerland for Iran talks
Jun 19 2026
US Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland as scheduled for talks on Friday following up on the deal to …
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Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win
Jun 19 2026
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South …
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Football 'ambassador' and fan favorite: a duck becomes a star in Mexico
Jun 19 2026
Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is …
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100 Colombian guerrillas disarm in deal with leftist government
Jun 19 2026
About 100 guerrillas laid down their weapons Thursday in a jungle area of southern Colombia under a deal with leftist …
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Clark seizes four-stroke lead at darkness-halted US Open
Jun 19 2026
Wyndham Clark made an eagle and two birdies in three holes to seize a four-stroke lead when darkness halted Thursday's …
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O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow
Jun 19 2026
Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to train 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia won the feature race the Ascot …
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Canada romp to first World Cup win, Switzerland thump Bosnia
Jun 19 2026
Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited …
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AI-generated videos use Down syndrome to make sales
Jun 19 2026
Videos appearing to show people with Down syndrome and urging users to buy from their struggling businesses pull in …
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